7.1

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Sampled on draft at the brewpub this beer poured a black color with a large dark brown head that lingered and left exceptional lacing. The aroma was anise, light toasty malts and cocoa. The flavor was bitter anise, strong fruity hops and moderate sweet chocolate. The finish was long and bitter with fruity hops and cocoa lingering. Moderately full bodied and creamy. Solid.